Foundations is your guided introduction to CRAFT.
#CRAFT Foundations
Foundations teaches you CRAFT fundamentals.
What is CRAFT Foundations?
Foundations is your guided introduction to structured AI interactions. It teaches you CRAFT concepts naturally as you work, like learning to cook by actually making dishes rather than just reading about them. Your guide is Julia — named after Julia Child, who taught millions that anyone can cook. Julia explains what’s happening as you work together, helping you understand the “how” and “why” behind CRAFT.
Step 1: Download the Files
Go to CRAFTFramework.ai/downloads
Select “CRAFT Foundations”
Download the ZIP file
Extract the five files to a location you’ll remember
Tip: Create a folder called “CRAFT” on your desktop for easy access.
Step 2: Attach the Five Files
Open your preferred AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
Start a new conversation
Look for the file upload button (usually a paperclip or + icon)
Upload all five files to the chat:
CFT-FWK-SPEC-*.txtCFT-FWK-COOKBK-CORE-*.txtCFT-FOUNDATIONS-PROJECT-*.txtCFT-FOUNDATIONS-CHAT-HISTORY-*.txtCFT-FWK-COOKBK-BEGINNER-*.txt
Order doesn’t matter. The AI will read them all before responding.
Step 3: Say Hello
Once the files are uploaded, simply greet the AI:
Hi! I'm new to CRAFT.
That’s all you need. Julia will introduce herself, explain what’s happening, and ask what you’d like to accomplish.
Meet Julia – Your Guide
Your First Session
Here’s what to expect when you start your first Foundations session:
Julia Introduces Herself
Julia will greet you warmly and explain that she’s your guide. She’ll ask what you’d like to work on — no special commands needed, just tell her in plain language.
Concepts Are Explained As You Go
As you work, Julia explains CRAFT concepts when they become relevant:
When she suggests a recipe, she’ll explain what recipes are
When you finish a task, she’ll mention how handoffs preserve your work
When something relates to a cookbook, she’ll connect the dots
You’re learning CRAFT by using it — the way cooking shows teach by doing.
Milestones Are Celebrated
Foundations tracks your progress and celebrates wins:
“You just completed your first recipe!”
“You’ve now used three different CRAFT concepts.”
“Ready to try something more advanced?”
These aren’t just encouragement — they’re signals that you’re building genuine CRAFT competence.
When You’re Done, Create a Handoff
At the end of your session, Julia will help you save your progress:I'm done for now. Can you save where we left off?
She’ll create a handoff — a snapshot of what you accomplished, what’s next, and any context needed to continue. Your next session picks up right where you left off.
Tips for Success
Be specific about what you want.
“Help me write an email” works, but “Help me write a professional email declining a meeting invitation politely” works better.
Ask questions.
Julia is designed to explain. If something doesn’t make sense, just ask.
Don’t worry about syntax.
Foundations handles the technical details. Talk to Julia like a helpful colleague, not a command line.
Trust the recipes.
When Julia suggests a recipe, let her run it. You’ll learn more from seeing recipes in action than from studying their structure.
Troubleshooting
“The AI didn’t recognize CRAFT.”
Make sure all five files uploaded successfully. Some AI platforms show upload progress — wait until all files complete before typing.
“Julia isn’t explaining things.”
Try explicitly asking: “Can you explain what just happened?” Julia adapts to your pace — she may assume you understood if you don’t ask.
“I’m not sure what to work on.”
Try one of these starter tasks:
“Can you help me brainstorm ideas for [topic]?”
“Help me write a thank-you note”
“I need to summarize a meeting”
Introducing The 3 Versions of CRAFT
CRAFT offers three distinct experiences — Foundations, Express, and Studio. Each provides access to the complete CRAFT capability set. The difference is in setup complexity and guidance level.
Key principle: Different approaches, same power. No version is “lesser” — each serves a specific need.
The Single Question That Decides
What matters most to you right now?
“I want to understand CRAFT while I use it” → CRAFT Foundations
“I want to start working immediately” → CRAFT Express
“I’m running a defined project over multiple sessions” → CRAFT Studio
Your guided introduction to structured AI interactions. Foundations teaches you CRAFT fundamentals while delivering immediate value — like learning to cook by actually making dishes, not just reading about them.
This version is for you if:
- You’re new to CRAFT
- You want to understand the system while you use it
- You appreciate guidance and explanation
- You learn best by doing with support
What you get:
- Julia, your friendly guide who explains concepts as you encounter them
- Beginner’s Cookbook with simplified starter recipes
- Educational focus — you’ll understand the “how” and “why”
- Built-in upgrade path when you’re ready for more
Full CRAFT power with zero configuration. Attach four files and start working immediately. Express assumes you know what you want to do and gets out of your way.
This version is for you if:
- You understand CRAFT basics (or learn fast)
- You value speed and efficiency
- You’re tackling varied tasks without long-term tracking
- You prefer the AI to select appropriate personas automatically
What you get:
- Alice, your efficient guide who focuses on getting things done
- All recipes and cookbooks, immediately accessible
- Minimal prompting — just describe your task
- Automatic persona selection based on what you’re doing
- Session-based work (you manage your own continuity)
The complete CRAFT environment for practitioners who want full creative control. Studio is for defined projects that span multiple sessions and benefit from persistent context.
This version is for you if:
- You’re running a defined project over multiple sessions
- You want custom variables and persistent project context
- You prefer control over which persona assists you
- You value organizational structure
- You have working knowledge of CRAFT concepts
What you get:
- Full persona control (manual or auto-selection)
- Custom PROJECT_VARIABLES for your specific work
- Named project tracking across sessions
- Project-specific handoff management
- Multi-project support
- Complete customization capabilities
Become a Founding Chef
CRAFT Framework is launching its beta in February 2026—and we’re building the founding community right now. Everyone who joins during beta becomes a Founding Chef, with permanent recognition as one of the people who helped build CRAFT from the beginning.
Founding status is only available during beta. Once we launch publicly, this window closes forever.
PRE-BETA PERIOD:
Beta launches February 2026
During pre-beta, visitors cannot sign up yet